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Hidden Hills Shifters #1
An Unexpected Diversion
This book was in the box set, SPRING SHIFTERS IN LOVE
Contains explicit hot sex
Sometimes the best things in life are unexpected.
Cheyenne Snow has been given an ultimatum by her pack’s Alpha—who unfortunately is her father. Find a shifter husband in the next four months when he retires, or she’ll be forced to marry the unsavory Chuck Lord. Understanding that the odds of her meeting the deadline are slim, Chey decides to go out with a bang and find a human diversion.
When Dr. Storm Durant comes to Hidden Hills, North Carolina, to take over the practice of a retiring physician, he never excepts to be immediately drawn to the incredibly smart, sensual, and sassy Cheyenne Snow. He can’t even explain the intense attraction, but he willingly participates when she seduces him.
The euphoria is cut dramatically short when Storm finds out that the woman he’s falling for is not only a shifter but is just using him to bide her time until she marries.
Chey knows what she wants, and Storm can give her what she needs, but will it be forever or just a spring fling?
Contains explicit hot sex
Sometimes the best things in life are unexpected.
Cheyenne Snow has been given an ultimatum by her pack’s Alpha—who unfortunately is her father. Find a shifter husband in the next four months when he retires, or she’ll be forced to marry the unsavory Chuck Lord. Understanding that the odds of her meeting the deadline are slim, Chey decides to go out with a bang and find a human diversion.
When Dr. Storm Durant comes to Hidden Hills, North Carolina, to take over the practice of a retiring physician, he never excepts to be immediately drawn to the incredibly smart, sensual, and sassy Cheyenne Snow. He can’t even explain the intense attraction, but he willingly participates when she seduces him.
The euphoria is cut dramatically short when Storm finds out that the woman he’s falling for is not only a shifter but is just using him to bide her time until she marries.
Chey knows what she wants, and Storm can give her what she needs, but will it be forever or just a spring fling?
169 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 24, 2015
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About the author
Vella Day
235 books453 followersNot only do I love my hot paranormal fantasy romances starring yummy Alpha men, but I am now having so much fun writing my clean cozy mysteries set in Witch's Cove, Florida. The star of the show? Iggy, who is a 9-lb talking pink iguana.
I've been writing for twenty-one years and have a few other aliases. I hope you enjoy all my different series.
I love hearing from readers!! You can contact me at velladayauthor@gmail.com.
I've been writing for twenty-one years and have a few other aliases. I hope you enjoy all my different series.
I love hearing from readers!! You can contact me at velladayauthor@gmail.com.
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May 26, 2017
Would romance writers please stop giving people - especially women - unrealistic impressions of what love looks like. Yes, sure, the paranormal part about the shifters does make the story unrealistic to the roots, but the basic idea of love shouldn't change that. At one point, a relationship will always mean work, always. Only a small part of all the people meet their "soulmate" and know that instantly. Life is more than that; more interesting, more diverse, more complicated...
June 8, 2016
This one was just ... I don't know. Best way to describe it is predictable. Easy read with good writing. Characters are okay. Overall rating is 2.5.
September 9, 2018
This adult romance is a shifter fantasy tale, and I like that we meet a family of cheetah shifters. The small isolated towns of these stories are required, to keep the secrets of these clans, and a new doctor in town is in for a few surprises. One surprise is that the slim lady who wants to hang out with him is engaged.
Some fun moments and rather a lot of the other, but nicely written. Expect some strong language and adult scenes.
This is an unbiased review.
Some fun moments and rather a lot of the other, but nicely written. Expect some strong language and adult scenes.
This is an unbiased review.
September 15, 2019
This was an interesting read. I liked the story and Cheyenne's dad made me laugh. I liked that they were cheater shifters. I thought that there could have been more romance and seduction. I think the fight could have been better too.
December 18, 2015
Well, I feel that there wasn't much point here. There are some editing errors. No major plot really. Chey is going to be forced to marry someone else or find her own mate. There's dirty talk, lots of sex, but no real basis of a relationship. I feel like the entire story was just about sex. I like a little more substance to books I read. Maybe if it were edited better and the characters were more developed, it could have been better, but damn. The way it is, I wasn't happy. It's not a completely bad book, I did read the whole thing, I honesty can say that. I gave it 3 stars because it's just... Ok.
April 29, 2015
I was gifted this book as part of an anthology for an honest review.
What a great first in the Hidden Hills series. Cheyenne Snow is a shifter who's Alpha (her dad) has ordered her to find a mate before her birthday in four months time. If she failed to mate by then he was going to force her to marry a horrible shifter that was mean and abusive to her. Cheyenne figured her chances of finding a mate are slim so she decides to have a fling with a human before reconciling herself to her fate.
Dr Storm Durant is a human physician who moves to the town of Hidden Hills to take over for the towns retiring doctor. He's not looking for love or anything permanent until he meets Cheyenne, who thinks he's perfect for a fling before mating. All goes well between them until he discovers Cheyenne is using him and breaks it off with her. And that's when she realizes Storm is not just a fling...he could be the mate she's been needing all along.
I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to everyone. As a matter of fact, I've already read and enjoyed book 2 in this series.
What a great first in the Hidden Hills series. Cheyenne Snow is a shifter who's Alpha (her dad) has ordered her to find a mate before her birthday in four months time. If she failed to mate by then he was going to force her to marry a horrible shifter that was mean and abusive to her. Cheyenne figured her chances of finding a mate are slim so she decides to have a fling with a human before reconciling herself to her fate.
Dr Storm Durant is a human physician who moves to the town of Hidden Hills to take over for the towns retiring doctor. He's not looking for love or anything permanent until he meets Cheyenne, who thinks he's perfect for a fling before mating. All goes well between them until he discovers Cheyenne is using him and breaks it off with her. And that's when she realizes Storm is not just a fling...he could be the mate she's been needing all along.
I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to everyone. As a matter of fact, I've already read and enjoyed book 2 in this series.
August 17, 2015
This was a short quick read that was pretty good. Cheyenne "Chey" Snow has been given an ultimatum by her pack’s Alpha, which was her father. Chey was given 4 months to find a husband or her father would pick one for her Chuck Lord a man who was fat and mean and she had no attraction to in fact she couldn't stand him. Dr. Storm Durant comes to Hidden Hills, North Carolina, to take over the practice of a retiring physician. These two had instant attraction and Strom can't explain why he is so drawn to Chey. Everything is going well between them until he discovers Cheyenne is using him and breaks it off with her. And that's when she realizes Storm is not just a fling he could be the mate she's been needing all along. This book is fast moving it is also well written with no errors in spelling or grammar. Although this is not my first time reading books by this author this is a new series to me and I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
June 28, 2015
What a great diversion!
Very fast paced shifter romance, complete with passion and fighting lessons! And now a bit about the story...
Cheyenne Snow has been promised to the awful Chuck Lord by her father if she can't find a suitable husband/mate in four months. Since Chey's dad is the pack alpha her husband needs to be able to take over the cheetah pack, so this is no small task ahead of her. When she decides all hope is lost she decides to have a spring fling to take her mind off the awful Mr Lord! If only she could get her father to change his mind!!
Favorite passage: “I want to love you the way you deserve.”
Very fast paced shifter romance, complete with passion and fighting lessons! And now a bit about the story...
Cheyenne Snow has been promised to the awful Chuck Lord by her father if she can't find a suitable husband/mate in four months. Since Chey's dad is the pack alpha her husband needs to be able to take over the cheetah pack, so this is no small task ahead of her. When she decides all hope is lost she decides to have a spring fling to take her mind off the awful Mr Lord! If only she could get her father to change his mind!!
Favorite passage: “I want to love you the way you deserve.”
December 12, 2015
“I can’t tell you how happy you’ve made me.”
“You’ve made me happier. I never thought I’d meet someone as wonderful as you.”
He lifted his chin. “You’re right. After all, I did save you from a life with Chuck.”
“True.”
He smiled. “Rest assured, I’ll be collecting on that debt for a very long time.”
Chey hugged him tighter. “I’m counting on it.”
“You’ve made me happier. I never thought I’d meet someone as wonderful as you.”
He lifted his chin. “You’re right. After all, I did save you from a life with Chuck.”
“True.”
He smiled. “Rest assured, I’ll be collecting on that debt for a very long time.”
Chey hugged him tighter. “I’m counting on it.”
June 17, 2015
This my first cheetah shifter book, and I thought it was hotter than hell. I am so glad that Storm relocated to Hidden Hills. Cheyenne is was woman, because of Storm coming to town. I am so glad she didn't have to end up with that loser Chuck.
June 6, 2015
Is a great book to read
July 9, 2015
Great read
Really great book. Well written and I loved the characters. Storm is so sweet and chey is very fun. It could've been longer but was an awesome read. I recommend it.
Really great book. Well written and I loved the characters. Storm is so sweet and chey is very fun. It could've been longer but was an awesome read. I recommend it.
July 16, 2015
Delicious!
September 26, 2018
Unexpected treat!!
Cheyenne Snow is the Alpha 's only child. Her father, Leo, wants to retire, but a woman can't become an Alpha. So her Dad chooses someone from their clan and tells Chey that she's getting married in 4 months. But the man he picked is repulsive, and power hungry.
Dr. Storm Durant, just moved to Hidden Hills, NC to take over the practice of a retiring doctor. He needed to get out of the city. The first night he gets in he meets Chey at a local bar. The attraction between them is instant, and very hot. They can't get enough of each other.
But when Storm finds out that she's a shifter and engaged, his feelings are hurt and he's really angry. He was falling in love with her. But he knows that she can't marry that man, even if it is an arranged marriage.
When Chey comes back to apologize to Storm, he begs her to spend the rest of the 4 months with him. Things get hot and heavy and Chey accidentally bites his shoulder during sex. Not knowing what it means. Her mother died when she was young, and her father didn't teach her anything.
A few days later, Storm goes to talk to Leo about Chey. Leo sees the bite mark and starts making up lies to anger Storm to see if he can shift. Anger can bring in the first shift. BAM! Storm shifts, meaning they are fated mates. Storm will be the new Alpha.
The whole ultimatum was only a ploy to get Chey to find a husband. So Leo picked the nastiest clan member to scare her with. In the end she found her soulmate.
Cheyenne Snow is the Alpha 's only child. Her father, Leo, wants to retire, but a woman can't become an Alpha. So her Dad chooses someone from their clan and tells Chey that she's getting married in 4 months. But the man he picked is repulsive, and power hungry.
Dr. Storm Durant, just moved to Hidden Hills, NC to take over the practice of a retiring doctor. He needed to get out of the city. The first night he gets in he meets Chey at a local bar. The attraction between them is instant, and very hot. They can't get enough of each other.
But when Storm finds out that she's a shifter and engaged, his feelings are hurt and he's really angry. He was falling in love with her. But he knows that she can't marry that man, even if it is an arranged marriage.
When Chey comes back to apologize to Storm, he begs her to spend the rest of the 4 months with him. Things get hot and heavy and Chey accidentally bites his shoulder during sex. Not knowing what it means. Her mother died when she was young, and her father didn't teach her anything.
A few days later, Storm goes to talk to Leo about Chey. Leo sees the bite mark and starts making up lies to anger Storm to see if he can shift. Anger can bring in the first shift. BAM! Storm shifts, meaning they are fated mates. Storm will be the new Alpha.
The whole ultimatum was only a ploy to get Chey to find a husband. So Leo picked the nastiest clan member to scare her with. In the end she found her soulmate.
August 18, 2018
In book one in the Hidden Hills Shifters series, Cheyenne is a cheetah shifter with a problem. Her father is the alpha of the pack and plans to step down. Since he doesn’t have a son and only men can rule the pack, he demands that his only daughter marry a man she despises. He chooses Chuck, a cruel, abusive man. So when Chey meets Storm, a sexy human in a bar, she’s only looking for a good time before she has to subject herself to Chuck for the good of the cheetah people.
Storm’s the new doctor in town. The connection between him and Chey is instant. He doesn’t understand it, but falls hard and fast for her. Then Chey’s problem threatens to tear them apart.
Romance blooms quickly, but it’s more like insta-lust since the sex scenes are numerous and frequent. Storm accepted Chey being a shifter very easily, and the mating bite and the consequences that come with it didn’t bother or unnerve him. The twist at the end left me smiling, but I figured it out long before I reached that point.
The story is well written in third POV and properly alternates between Chey and Storm. I’d like to read more in the series.
3 Stars
Disclaimer – I downloaded this book from Amazon and volunteered to review it. I am not compensated in any way, shape, or form for this honest review. I will not change or alter this review for any reason unless at my discretion.
Storm’s the new doctor in town. The connection between him and Chey is instant. He doesn’t understand it, but falls hard and fast for her. Then Chey’s problem threatens to tear them apart.
Romance blooms quickly, but it’s more like insta-lust since the sex scenes are numerous and frequent. Storm accepted Chey being a shifter very easily, and the mating bite and the consequences that come with it didn’t bother or unnerve him. The twist at the end left me smiling, but I figured it out long before I reached that point.
The story is well written in third POV and properly alternates between Chey and Storm. I’d like to read more in the series.
3 Stars
Disclaimer – I downloaded this book from Amazon and volunteered to review it. I am not compensated in any way, shape, or form for this honest review. I will not change or alter this review for any reason unless at my discretion.
July 22, 2019
This story was full of trite dialogue and plot while the purple prose waxed and waned. Rough Fated Mate insta-lust sex against rough tree bark did not work for me, and the main point of the book seemed to be the raw sex every few pages, that became boring, not erotic. The plot histrionics reminded me of the artificial melodrama created in Reality TV shows.
The writing was odd with strange descriptive word combinations: 'she definitely oozed an innocence...' or ' acid will have eaten through my stomach and reached my heart...' 'or turning her need into rabid desire, and her burgeoning love burst forth.' (ew) I was really pissed off when Hero Storm felt he could be a good alpha because 'he'd commanded a ton of nurses and other servicemen." What?? Nope, not my cup of tea. Toasted from my Ebook Library. Final Rating: 1.5 Stars
The writing was odd with strange descriptive word combinations: 'she definitely oozed an innocence...' or ' acid will have eaten through my stomach and reached my heart...' 'or turning her need into rabid desire, and her burgeoning love burst forth.' (ew) I was really pissed off when Hero Storm felt he could be a good alpha because 'he'd commanded a ton of nurses and other servicemen." What?? Nope, not my cup of tea. Toasted from my Ebook Library. Final Rating: 1.5 Stars
June 25, 2017
Chey is getting an ultimatum by her alpha father to find a mate.
She finds this so not fair and that same evening she meets Storm, a human. But she doesn't care about that. She goes with for a night full passion. But that seems not to be enough. Sparks keep on flying between them and they can't keep their hands from each other.
But there is trouble in paradise, since she didn't tell him everything. When finds out he is mad at her, but soon they make up with a night full of passion and in this passion she bites him. This changes everything. How? For that you have to read the book.
If you are into a good shifter story you won't regret reading the book
She finds this so not fair and that same evening she meets Storm, a human. But she doesn't care about that. She goes with for a night full passion. But that seems not to be enough. Sparks keep on flying between them and they can't keep their hands from each other.
But there is trouble in paradise, since she didn't tell him everything. When finds out he is mad at her, but soon they make up with a night full of passion and in this passion she bites him. This changes everything. How? For that you have to read the book.
If you are into a good shifter story you won't regret reading the book
October 3, 2019
Enjoyable.
I just discovered this author and I really like her writing style. I don’t read a lot of paranormal romances but I was hooked from page one. Loved the chemistry between Storm and Cheyenne. But she’s not told him she’s a shifter so I did have some tears when he got upset. Was she really supposed to marry Chuck? There’s apparently shifter rules to follow. But could Storm really be her mate? Or will she have to give him up? No worries, there’s a very happy ever after. This was a fun and sexy read. I highly recommend this book.
I just discovered this author and I really like her writing style. I don’t read a lot of paranormal romances but I was hooked from page one. Loved the chemistry between Storm and Cheyenne. But she’s not told him she’s a shifter so I did have some tears when he got upset. Was she really supposed to marry Chuck? There’s apparently shifter rules to follow. But could Storm really be her mate? Or will she have to give him up? No worries, there’s a very happy ever after. This was a fun and sexy read. I highly recommend this book.
July 7, 2017
Eh
The two main characters were likable,but the story went down hill about halfway. Almost as if the writer was in a rush to end the story. Gave three whole names of characters that had no place in the story, the bad guy was lackluster and easily forgotten. The problem was solved too quickly and all was forgiven and forgotten. This story started at a run and ended at a crawl. No interest in the next book (s).
The two main characters were likable,but the story went down hill about halfway. Almost as if the writer was in a rush to end the story. Gave three whole names of characters that had no place in the story, the bad guy was lackluster and easily forgotten. The problem was solved too quickly and all was forgiven and forgotten. This story started at a run and ended at a crawl. No interest in the next book (s).
August 4, 2017
I received this novella for free for signing up for the author's newsletter. Cheyenne is the daughter of the alpha of the Hidden Hills clan. She has just been informed by her father that if she doesn't pick a mate soon, he will force her to marry Chuck. She's at the local bar and meets Storm, who is new in town, and they leave together. Will she make the deadline ? This novella has steamy love scenes that keep the reader interested from start to finish. It was a well written idea.
October 19, 2018
I found this to be a fun, quick read. It had me laughing a bit to myself at times, while at others it was pretty hot.
I liked the closeness of the friendships and family, even though I spent most of the story wanting to throat punch, Leo, Chey's dad.
I can't wait to see what the future holds for the Hidden Hill residents, and hope that we get to see Cheyenne and Storm again. I would also like to see what, if anything, is going to happen to/with Chuck.
I liked the closeness of the friendships and family, even though I spent most of the story wanting to throat punch, Leo, Chey's dad.
I can't wait to see what the future holds for the Hidden Hill residents, and hope that we get to see Cheyenne and Storm again. I would also like to see what, if anything, is going to happen to/with Chuck.
November 21, 2018
A spotted shifter romance
Fast and easy read. Her father has given her an ultimatum. Marry in four months or marry Chuck. Well Chuck is pretty disgusting and there are plenty of other reasons to dislike him too. When a new guy comes to town she finds a little diversion. The new guy might be hot and gorgeous but can he handle that she is a cheetah shifter? A quick romance with lots of love.
Fast and easy read. Her father has given her an ultimatum. Marry in four months or marry Chuck. Well Chuck is pretty disgusting and there are plenty of other reasons to dislike him too. When a new guy comes to town she finds a little diversion. The new guy might be hot and gorgeous but can he handle that she is a cheetah shifter? A quick romance with lots of love.
June 9, 2019
Definitely a Hot Shifter Story
From the moment they meet Cheyenne and Storm meet, their relationship is definitely hands on. Their attraction for each other is off the charts, but she's a cheetah shifter and he's a human and a human can't take over leadership of her clan. Chey's father wants to retire, so Chey has to mate with a strong cheetah shifter, not a human. A good introduction to the Hidden Hills cheetah clan.
From the moment they meet Cheyenne and Storm meet, their relationship is definitely hands on. Their attraction for each other is off the charts, but she's a cheetah shifter and he's a human and a human can't take over leadership of her clan. Chey's father wants to retire, so Chey has to mate with a strong cheetah shifter, not a human. A good introduction to the Hidden Hills cheetah clan.
January 3, 2022
An Unexpected Diversion
Wow! What happens when the daughter of the Alpha is given a timeline to find a mate or else agree to an arranged mating to a despicable fellow cheetah shifter. Cheyenne has 4 months to live her life before she has to marry Chuck, but in the meantime she is going to enjoy her time with a human doctor she just met. Can she keep it sexual only, and what will happen if the doc finds out she is using him? Loved this book.
Wow! What happens when the daughter of the Alpha is given a timeline to find a mate or else agree to an arranged mating to a despicable fellow cheetah shifter. Cheyenne has 4 months to live her life before she has to marry Chuck, but in the meantime she is going to enjoy her time with a human doctor she just met. Can she keep it sexual only, and what will happen if the doc finds out she is using him? Loved this book.
August 27, 2018
That was 2 short 4 me lol but it was still really good. Her dad is a ass 4 pulling that on her but in a small way it was decent just 4 her 2 find a husband/mate. Even though she seemed surprised that her dad said about him turning I think deep down she was really hoping he would but wasn't sure if it was possible. I can't wait 2 read more on this series
August 17, 2019
She's so stubborn
Cheyenne is a cheetah shifter and the town vet. She's given an ultimatum by her dad: find a mate herself or he's got one picked out for her - a nasty one. She runs into Storm at a local bar. Turns out he's human and the new doctor in town. And do the sparks fly! I took a star off because I thought the sex was a little excessive. Overall, it's worth the read.
Cheyenne is a cheetah shifter and the town vet. She's given an ultimatum by her dad: find a mate herself or he's got one picked out for her - a nasty one. She runs into Storm at a local bar. Turns out he's human and the new doctor in town. And do the sparks fly! I took a star off because I thought the sex was a little excessive. Overall, it's worth the read.
November 15, 2019
What a sweet read
Vella Day is a talent author! I can’t tell you enough how much I loved reading An Unexpected Diversion! The sexual tension between Cheyenne and Storm is explosive, so much so that I couldn’t put it down! I suggest anyone who loves Paranormal Shifter books this is the one to read!
Vella Day is a talent author! I can’t tell you enough how much I loved reading An Unexpected Diversion! The sexual tension between Cheyenne and Storm is explosive, so much so that I couldn’t put it down! I suggest anyone who loves Paranormal Shifter books this is the one to read!
December 10, 2020
A good read
This is a nice, light story that's well and and has likeable characters. The male lead is someone that I'm pretty sure any female looking for a keeper would grab and not let go. Not enough of those in the real world, right? Hey, that's probably why we read these books!
This is a nice, light story that's well and and has likeable characters. The male lead is someone that I'm pretty sure any female looking for a keeper would grab and not let go. Not enough of those in the real world, right? Hey, that's probably why we read these books!
May 14, 2017
Well written with an interesting, yet predictable plot. It's not too often I find a book about cheetah shifters, which I wish they had gone into a bit more. The characters were interesting, especially Chey's dad who's tactics made me laugh.
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